Demographic and Social Characteristics of Internationally Educated Nurses in Sweden: Descriptive Statistical Study Comparisons Between Two Different Pathways for Recertification.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurse migration impacts global healthcare, which has a shortage of nurses, as many nurses move from lower-income to higher-income countries for better opportunities, working conditions, and salaries. Internationally educated nurses (IENs) have often been seen as a crucial solution to this issue. However, policies and regulations have been set in place to protect the public, including the recertification process and training to ensure educational comparability and competence. IENs' contributions to the nursing workforce are significant, underscoring the importance of these policies and regulations.

Aim

The aim was to describe the demographic and social characteristics of IENs who had completed recertification for nurses' licenses in Sweden and to compare these char

SUBMITTER: Hadziabdic E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866370 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature